Chris McGeorge

Chris McGeorge (born 13 January 1962) is a British track and field athlete who was the 1985 Summer Universiade champion in the 1500 metres. He was born in Carlisle, Cumbria.[1][2] Representing England, he won a bronze medal in the 800 metres at the 1982 Commonwealth Games, this was Britain’s first medal in this event for 28 years.[3]

He was the 1988 winner of the Emsley Carr Mile.[4] Nationally, he was the AAA Indoor Championships 800 m winner in 1982,[5] and third in the 1500 m at the AAA Championships in 1981, 1982 and 1983.[6] He was also third in the 1500 m at the 1989 UK Athletics Championships.[7]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1982 Commonwealth Games Brisbane, Australia 3rd 800 m 1:45.60
1985 Universiade Kobe, Japan 1st 1500 m 3:46.22

National titles

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Profile of Chris MCGEORGE - All-Athletics.com".
  2. ↑ "World Student Games (Universiade - Men)".
  3. ↑ "Commonwealth Games: Men's 880yds/800m - Athletics Weekly". 16 July 2014.
  4. ↑ Butler, Mark, Emsley Carr Mile Association of Road Racing Statisticians, 5 October 2006; Retrieved 23 January 2011.
  5. ↑ AAA Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  6. ↑ AAA Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  7. ↑ UK Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
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